OCR with this device? Hello all you helpful people:I'm considering purchasing this HP, but assumed I would have to spring for Readiris OCR software for Mac. One of the reviewers above mentioned that there is an OCR app that comes with the C7280. Has anyone tried it? I need to start scanning my Mom's old typewritten ms. (300 pages long), and will REALLY need reliable software! Thanks! Hannah OCR with this device? Hello all you helpful people:I'm considering purchasing this HP, but assumed I would have to spring for Readiris OCR software for Mac. One of the reviewers above... » Read More OCR with this device? Hello all you helpful people:I'm considering purchasing this HP, but assumed I would have to spring for Readiris OCR software for Mac. One of the reviewers above mentioned that there is an OCR app that comes with the C7280. Has anyone tried it? I need to start scanning my Mom's old typewritten ms. (300 pages long), and will REALLY need reliable software! Thanks! Hannah « Show Less
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I scanned a Hop Chart (beermaking hops) from a magazine into Microsoft Word. This was a complicated scan since the column tabs resembled a chart. The I.R.I.S. software handled the task flawlessly. Needless to say, I was impressed! The magazine pages had a ghosted underlying picture, but I.R.I.S. ignored the ghosted material and went right for the text.
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Excuse me, how do I use the IRIS, can you give me some more details. Much appreciated. I am thinking to buy this C7280 from Staples this weekend since it is on sale.
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Yes, OCR is included and the software is very good. Scanned a full page of text to MS word and only had one error. The OCR software also includes the ability to scan to a pdf file
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Simply place your document on the scanner's glass and then initiate the OCR scan from the HP Device Manager. The IRIS software really does the work for you and will place the scanned text into a Microsoft Word document or an ASCII text file. This version of IRIS seems more intuitive than previous versions. Once the text appears in your word processing document, you can edit it from there.
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Me too. I saw one review that said he attached it to his Windows 7 computer and no problems. I am hoping this is true. My three-year old HP scanner will not work with Windows 7 and HP has no plans to develop a driver for their older (barely) models.
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I have not used any OCR software in connection with this scanner, whether included with the product or a third party software. Sorry I can't help you.
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This scanner does not work for macs. I bought it in June 2014 and I am still waiting for them to have ready the driver. So far no news. You can check this on their website (http://www.piqximaging.com) and go to FAQ.
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Does everything work on a Mac? Scanning and faxing? Sounds like a great machine but a lot of folks seem to have concerns about Macs
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I have the printer but use a PC, not a Mac. That scan speed seems extraordinarily slow. My page scans take 30 seconds, if that long. I have a cable connection between the printer and my router.
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I just installed it on a windows 8.1 machine. It gave me an error the first time, I just re installed and it worked. Have not created a document with it yet as I don't have anything on there to print with yet.
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The brochure says that Newsoft Presto Page Manager is not compatible with 10.5 Leopard. Do you need that to scan to PDF? That's the main task I'd be using this for, but if there's no compatible 10.5 Leopard software, I don't want to buy it. Thanks
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Hi Paula, this is exactly what I'm looking for as well. I'm also a freelance writer looking for a recorder that I can refer back to so as to transcribe my notes. I've been trying to do it by hand and I just can't keep up with it. I also have a Macbook Pro if that's a help. Did you end up buying this or do you have another you could recommend. Thank you so much.
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BTW it now works on Mac after various driver upgrades, usb only scanning, only some of the tools on the mac can use it as a scanner, but it has improved. Did I mention that toner is more per page than most other units....
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Hi Sean, Sorry It took so long. I had to ask Fujitsu to Answer this Question. I have no personal experience with that scanner so I had to do a little research. Here are a few things I found SV600 vs Xcanex Up 1200dpi vs 300dpi 11x17 max vs Letter max CCD optics vs CMOS Currently supports MAC vs support sometime in 2014 Another thing I noticed is when book scanning the Xcanex can only do one side at a time. We can do both sides in a single scan and our software flattens out any curves and skews. Thanks Anthony J Argy Sr Full Color Copier Inc.
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I completely disagree with the rest of these answers. I'm using an Epson DS-40 scanner (after trying and returning a Doxie) at 1200dpi for doing character recognition on thermal printed receipts. I've noticed a huge difference in the accuracy of the OCR software. No wonder, when it's getting so much more data to work with.
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I have this scanner. It only scans on one side. I never installed the software that came with it because it was immediately recognized by my mac. It may have software that assists with the page ordering but I'm sure you'd have to run the document through twice. I'd google it to see if you can get the manual online. Either that or see if there is some freeware to assist with the page ordering.
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its the scanning that does not work, keep getting messagaes that the software cannot communicate with the scanner, tried resets, power off, hp tech support, nothing works...this is for MACFor windows 7 and 8 it works fine.
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Hi Cat Lover, I have this model and it replaced a similar Cannon I had for 25 years. It does not require a computer, does not print in color and takes a standard cartridge. The cartridge for my old copier was expensive, maybe $85, and I figured that for another $35 I could get the whole thing including a new copier. I like the copier as it now needs no warm up time as it's an LED light source. The only problem I have with it is that the copies are a little lighter that my old copier. The printer is efficient and so cartridges last a little longer.I've had it about a year with no problems.gdollar Hi Cat Lover, I have this model and it replaced a similar Cannon I had for 25 years. It does not require a computer, does not print in color and takes a standard cartridge. The cartridge for my old copier was expensive, maybe $85, and I figured that for another $35 I could get the whole thing including a new copier. I like the copier as it now needs no warm up time as it's an LED light source. The only problem I have with it is that the copies are a little lighter that my old copier. The printer is efficient and so cartridges last a little longer.I've had it about a year with no... » Read More Hi Cat Lover, I have this model and it replaced a similar Cannon I had for 25 years. It does not require a computer, does not print in color and takes a standard cartridge. The cartridge for my old copier was expensive, maybe $85, and I figured that for another $35 I could get the whole thing including a new copier. I like the copier as it now needs no warm up time as it's an LED light source. The only problem I have with it is that the copies are a little lighter that my old copier. The printer is efficient and so cartridges last a little longer.I've had it about a year with no problems.gdollar « Show Less
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Well, as of June 2008, there is a post in the CanoScan 8600 vs. 8800 discussion by CM-Monkey (I believe is his moniker) where he reports buying the V500 and the 8800 and his side by side comparison ends with Epson V500 the winner! So, where do we go now with this discussion? I'd rather not have to buy both scanners to do a side by side comparison myself.
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I don't have an answer to your question. I have a Mac not android. As for the actual usage, it serves the purpose. Though it takes some practices in handling the pen in its angle while scanning.